The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 42,200

€ 25,600

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M135i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.2
107.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.71 %

General
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
F21
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
404 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
151.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft